Wdc610 ( @Wdc610@beehaw.org ) 7•1 year agoThis feature is such a good addition. It was a big reason I upgraded to the iPhone 14 pro last year. We do a lot of hiking as a family and even though most of our hikes take place in the surrounding areas of a major metropolitan region, we often find ourselves in spots with no cell phone reception. Having the ability to call for help in those areas, while I may never actually need it, is a nice feeling.
GrindingGears ( @GrindingGears@lemmy.ca ) 2•1 year agoIt’s such an essential feature. I use Android phones and I’m praying they follow suit soon.
dark_stang ( @dark_stang@beehaw.org ) 3•1 year agoIs this thing still going off every time somebody gets on a roller coaster?
dceosilver ( @dceosilver@beehaw.org ) English14•1 year agoThis is a completely different feature that uses satellites to communicate with emergency services.
Wdc610 ( @Wdc610@beehaw.org ) 10•1 year agoThat’s the crash detection feature; the feature referenced in this article is the ability to use satellite communications in the event that you need help but don’t have cell phone reception.
Matt ( @leopardboy@netmonkey.tech ) 3•1 year agoNo.